Armed Security Officer - Education Facility

Allied Universal•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Officer Armed Response in Fort Worth, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer in an educational setting, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide outstanding customer service to students, staff, and visitors. You will support a welcoming campus environment through clear communication, sound judgment, and professionalism. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Requirements

Possess at least three years of combined law enforcement, military, and/or security-related experience or a college degree.
Have supervisory experience.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a Level III Armed Certification in Texas.
Possess at least five years of security-related experience.
Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate campus personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Monitor access points and verify authorized entry in accordance with site-specific procedures; assist with directing visitors and responding to requests for assistance.
Document patrol activities, incidents, and observations accurately and promptly in accordance with Allied Universal and site reporting procedures.

Benefits

Access to a retirement savings plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
Paid training
Access to career growth opportunities.
Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.